I bought a house and tried to turn it into a homestead...

More at @epichomesteading

[@mtgcatfish5993]

The most impressive thing is that not a single neighbor complained to the city/county/town staff that his front yard isn't resource wasting grass

[@KiaraClaw]

wait they complain if you don't have yard grass??? god damn these americans are freaking weird

[@alexeyman7301]

Tbh they probably get hella free food so they're all about it. That's what I'd do. The amount of produce these plants make all at once is overwhelming anyway. Sometimes it's better to get a box and put up a sign that says "Help yourself, just don't touch my plants"

[@timothyblazer1749]

He's in the southwest. They don't generally do that there unless you're in a ritzy area. The sky is the limit. :-)

[@MigorRortis]

Ah yes. The “perfect grass lawn” makes sense now.

[@Chrisrdr]

Honestly. We got a violation letter for having our waste cans visible to public….the cans are behind a flower hedge lol

[@waterisgold]

Not Overkill whatsoever it's actually a beautiful work of art✨️ I love the dedication

[@epicgardening]

Thank you

[@etcetc6790]

Agree!

[@crowma]

I love it. Very useful design. You should be proud of it 😍❤️👍

[@chriskibodeaux9818]

Def over kill!

[@waterisgold]

@@chriskibodeaux9818 naw

[@kkmhj]

That is definitely a “no waste” home you got there. Very nice!

[@Corinneasch]

It’s not overkill at all. It’s absolutely brilliant!

[@BlastCODM]

This isnt overkill bro. This is the way us humans should be living. Props to your awesome set up man! One day , one day!

[@astherielleloella-ximena402]

This is my dream!!

[@NikNik-gd6uv]

Totally agree. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@fireflyhomeenergycleanse13]

Exactly!!!

[@petegregory517]

I’m too lazy.

[@sherilynstarzko8116]

Now that’s a work of art! I Wish I was that creative

[@denisecatlett7203]

Don’t tell the officials. They don’t like such self sufficiency!

[@bc4life862]

Bullshit, what they gonna do? Steal his lemons?

[@whengrapespop5728]

Have you ever heard of anyone being denied self sufficiency?

[@trutwhut6550]

​@@whengrapespop5728 yes actually, rain catchers.

[@jedwards1769]

@@whengrapespop5728 Yes, agricultural co-op in Texas and Arizona respectively caught flak from the FDA. Also NOI educational and farming.

[@red2744]

@@whengrapespop5728yep multiple times too. because of inconvenience or just aesthetics lol

[@Benzeee]

I love seeing people take initiative and make cool things happen. A person doesn't fully understand the reward until they've actually done the work and reaped the benefits.👍🏻

[@seanmccluskey4581]

This is amazing. Dude, you have it figured out. It's not Overkill. It's bang on. We need more people like you to jump on board.

[@JournalMyExperience]

Overkill? This person should win an award. EVERYONE should be doing this.

[@user-uk5vy2hw1e]

❤ yes!

[@nfcapps]

The federal gub'ment is trying to enact laws to specifically so people from being able to do this. Do a little check on the home farming bills.

[@Lisargarza]

I know, right???

[@fireflyhomeenergycleanse13]

100% true

[@Classickoolcars]

💯% for sure

[@trukarizma]

IDK this is more interesting than touring a ridiculously extravagant personal mansion. Congratulations 👏🏽🎉 your home should definitely be your personal oasis!

[@VioletJoy]

Yeeeees!!!

[@Kenzalina_]

Totally agree!

[@madamlt5758]

I think most of us are just over that flexing stage. This is actually interesting stuff :)

[@SirenMeow]

Definitely goals

[@jordanmoir1076]

I live near the beach and every year people come from all over the world to visit old mansions.never heard of a mini farm tour

[@ellensoucek1914]

An inspiration! No such thing as overkill: zero useless grass, solar panels, reuse of gray water, ... sustainable use of land and water. A lot of municipalities do not allow raised bed gardens in the front yard.

[@kenbosskenboss3344]

A little fancy? It’s borderline high-tech lol but it’s awesome and I would love to have a hobby like this you’re actually inspiring me to be honest I can’t imagine how rewarding it feels to know you’re the one who nurtured these plants from nothing into what they are today bearing fruits and vegetables never having to go to the grocery store for those type of things that is such an amazing feeling

[@DarkSideBrownie]

Man must not have to deal with an HOA. Well done

[@ICU-Witness]

Hah, we learned the hard way that HOA isnt for the owners protection. They claim we should've read all the info before signing, but we didnt get access to HOA details until AFTER we signed. Well keep the home for investment purposes but yeah, never again. So much for a Free America in Nevada.

[@MsSwitchblade13]

He doesn't have an HOA, it was key in him deciding on a property for there not to be one

[@johanna_na]

What is HOA?

[@INKtrovertedLizz]

​@@johanna_na Is a homeowners association, is a self governing organization in "common interest" communities where homeowers collectively pay fees to maintain the units or neighborhood. Although often then not they tend to bring more problems to the neighborhood then to solve them, they are known for abusing their power and often then not inforcing pretty strict and rather useless rules. You can pretty much search for HOA horror stories and u'll see how messed up, useless, and horrible they often than not end up being.

[@patpionke]

@@johanna_na Home owners Association.

[@tenwaystowearit]

When people say “goals” this is what I think of. This is goals. 🙌🏾♥️

[@Son.of.Saturn]

Why the nogger hands? The standard emoji is bright yellow, making it racially independent, because no hands are bright yellow. If you use the nogger hands it just shows you're keeping racial divide alive.

[@RT-wq8bd]

What a great set up. Clean, professionally laid out and very productive! Kudos!

[@taichiblr]

This is amazing!!! You are living the right way! Kudos to you ❤❤❤

[@noahmcdarby5417]

Not overkill at all. A true inspiration!

[@annalauryn966]

Not overkill its legit under kill. All the wayer you use is recycled into.your food. U can survive a zombie apocalypse all u need is a giant fence

[@grantmccoy6739]

it's actually really pretty cool to reuse all the water and everything. it's also a cool use of land, it even looks nice.

[@YourCollegeMycologist]

Ok so I’m the only one who is thinking of all the detergent and shi that’s been in that laundry water arty definitely choked on this one 😂

[@DChristina]

Beautifully and brilliantly done! Loved the solar panel on the chicken coop door to open up when the sun come up- how very clever! 🐓

[@donawidhasmara1590]

Seems you have food sustainability. Very inspiring

[@robertott2631]

Naw., do you know how much it’s costs for all that crap., do you know how much it’s costs to maintain chickens., naw you don’t, it’s like a guy with a $30,000 bass boat and 2,000 worth of fishing poles telling you he eats free fish.

[@ludvig3242]

Not really sadly, he would need a good amount more land to get enough.

[@lisahinton9682]

Damn, just ONE of those projects would take me more than two years! And you've done them ALL in two years! Well-done, and very impressive, indeed!

[@LB-lx2tf]

It certainly is!

[@gknucklez]

I mean it kind of is his job to work on/improve his garden. If you don't have to slave away at a job for 8-10 hours a day, you too would have enough time to create a garden like this or any other personal project. Also professional gardeners can work on multiple gardens like this one in under a year, to put it into perspective. So it is not a miracle and don't feel bad for taking longer on your own projects :)

[@JCorona408]

I wish all homes were like this in the near future

[@moneer7139]

Yea apart from the smell of chicken poop

[@sakitoby1581]

​@@moneer7139 But that's avoidable if kept clean, right? Neighbors across the street in my small residential hood have a backyard coop and there's no noticeable odor or excessive flies... I think it's a matter of upkeep.

[@parks6036]

Well most African homes are in this version

[@sakitoby1581]

@@parks6036 That's cool. It makes so much more sense.

[@AnteriorEE]

We often talk highly of ourselves as a race, the progress made through technology and science is what we measure as success. But in my opinion, we have regressed in our spirituality and mindfulnes instead. We have to find back to our roots and a state of mind where we find happiness within ourselves, not through screens and constant grind to make more money to spend and waste. Well done sır.

[@shelleyrichards4487]

I love love love what you did! Very well thought out, and it works very well for you. Good job and congratulations on your home!❤

[@lindaduncan5541]

Not overkill! It shows that a little hard work and ingenuity can go a long way! It all looks nice too! Congratulations! Great job!💕🪴

[@TheVeganTravelShow]

The pond, raised beds and outdoor shower are must haves! It looks awesome dude 🤙🏽

[@Nol.]

Not to mention: anyone who wants to get a more sustainable home, even if you take baby steps, it’s better than doing nothing! You don’t need to try to live like him only to get discouraged and give up. Just try your best.

[@milesrn2312]

Yeah like reuse stuff, or have a small garden for herbs etc

[@THE_MOONMAN]

Honestly this example isn't even that bad, it's just someone with enough money to put in nice installations instead of making it happen themselves. Most of the cost in this guy's set up is convenience stuff that makes it easier to manage

[@dickerdownproductions]

@@THE_MOONMAN 😊😅

[@MikehMike01]

None of this is sustainable. It’s super inefficient for everyone to generate their own electricity and grow their own food.

[@hottubtimemachine1200]

SO proud of you, on buying your first home.❤

[@Regal13717]

He didn’t TRY. He SUCCEEDED. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@MrFireball619]

This is dope asff not overkill at all dude, you’re out here executing on your dreams and inspirations!

[@Sumiya-lp8mm]

Not an ounce of overkill while energy saving and recycling...your home is beautiful, congratulations!

[@bikerchick444]

You are amazing! So proud of you...🌻

[@mirandafreyberger9553]

GOALS!! Props to you man. Looks amazing and what satisfying benefits you must reap.

[@madamlt5758]

What a smart guy. I can barely keep an air plant alive.

[@rockjockchick]

Mood!

[@tonib.3016]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cynthiaq1073]

Same for me 😢!

[@ttffreekboy]

Seriously I thought it just needed air? /s

[@100GTAGUY]

You're probably over caring for it, they're incredibly passive in terms of maintenance and upkeep. Do less to it and you might just see it bounce back. Mine did fantastic with zero interaction aside from transplanting them into an air pot, the daily rain and humidity in Florida made em flourish.

[@CC-kl4nh]

This is a piece of heaven on earth.

[@candyh9876]

OMY GOODNESS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE IS GORGEOUS 😍

[@user-iz5ps1xk5d]

I absolutely love this. This is exactly how I want my home environment

[@pixeltype121]

I just feel so proud of you. I have no idea who you are but the amount of "proudness" I feel for you is insane. Congrats on all your success 😊 love from Cape Town

[@CheapsKate77]

Proudness?

[@user-iz5ps1xk5d]

​@@CheapsKate77can't you see the mark she/he used on the word? Simply shows it's her own word

[@CheapsKate77]

@@user-iz5ps1xk5d the mark?

[@saraforbes]

I absolutely love your set up, it's a huge goal for me to be as self sustainable as possible

[@LB-lx2tf]

That's a great goal! More of us should be like minded.

[@WhitneyDahlin]

❓I have a question though does that mean he can't use soap when washing his clothes or taking a shower? Or does he have to use a special type of soap that won't kill the plants?

[@aluminiumknight4038]

​@@WhitneyDahlin he said in one video that he avoids certain brands based on their chemical components

[@gruntythefinestwench]

Same here!!!!

[@rockjockchick]

@@WhitneyDahlin look into grey water systems. You can find out what soaps help your garden or are bad for it.

[@lizelling3073]

Goals just goals right there!! Awesome job. I’d love to have something like that!!

[@maureencombites6252]

Incredible space! You are completely self-sustaining. Way to go!

[@bellemargaret8639]

I’m literally obsessed with your river in the backyard that looks exactly what I wanna do. you have beautiful taste

[@epicgardening]

Thank you! All the work of Ed the Pond Professor over at Aquascapes

[@bambinaforever1402]

Where did the water come? He had a spring?

[@alfiand9269]

​@@bambinaforever1402 rainwater, he explained it in another video

[@LB-lx2tf]

​@@alfiand9269 Thanks, I wondered about that too.

[@dapawta]

Oh wow. That outdoor shower actually looks quite private and cozy

[@thepeopleplaceandnaturepod8344]

it never fails me to be inspired every time I see people showing off their homestead! Very cool! 💚

[@belga3513]

We have been binge watching your videos and enjoying them. Thank you!

[@lets.get.crafty84]

The fact that you have a garden in the front and the backyard is amazing already. I wish its warm enough where I live to grow dragon fruits, passion fruit, citrus. I love your chicken coup and omg the solar chicken door? Thats genius!

[@frostincubus4045]

Maybe you can do herb garden instead? Or research about frost resistant plants? There are plants for every type of climate 😉

[@ananasbanana]

@@frostincubus4045Nothing will survive in -40 C

[@frostincubus4045]

@@ananasbanana welp, tough luck

[@southernskytngardendiy]

Never overkill! You’re always so inspirational

[@jennygardenbloom3539]

Amazing 🤩 I’m sure your wife is so happy - I LOVE to garden and learning from people like you as I go

[@mattdonna9677]

It's not overkill, you're living life as you want to. Well done . Shout out for the chickens for making fertilizer !

[@janalu4067]

So it's ok to rear chicken within an urban area?

[@Sarah-said]

​@@janalu4067it depends on the city but many city's allow it as long as it's well managed and clean

[@texasred2702]

Don't forget pest control.

[@xereniaknight4254]

The water you use to grow your food ends up as part of that. Grey water from your washing machine contains the cleaning agents you use to clean your clothes. And the days from your clothes. As well as whatever was on your clothes. You are literally eating that.

[@LibraryAce]

​@@xereniaknight4254you have to use natural/biodegradable soap,then it's fine. Fabric softener is bad for clothes and terrible for towels anyway, so no loss dropping that. Dirt is dirt, so unless you work in an especially toxic environment that's not really a problem. If you do, I hope your outer clothing is disposed of on site or sent for professional cleaning/decontamination, not brought home.

[@user-qx1qf9gp5s]

bro is playing minecraft irl.. props to you good sir

[@defualtyboi7908]

was literally boutta comment thatv😂

[@IAmTheGlovenor]

It's sad we live in an age where doing this references a video game, when the video game is based on this in the first place.

[@DjSweat13]

​@IAmTheGlovenor ooof facts.

[@Krymisu]

​@@IAmTheGlovenor 🤓

[@WhoTFVotedBiden]

Such a mental comment…

[@pennyk1943]

I’ve been watching your videos some time now and I’m amazed the work & progress of your horticultural dream. BRAVO💪❤️

[@jeffe.1586]

Be very proud. You did an amazing job!

[@uchennaW]

You should be proud Kevin! Seen the amount of work you've put into it over the years and it looks AMAZING!😍 Congratulations🎉

[@SimonSays_]

I remember watching you YEARS ago teaching me about dragon fruit cactus plants haha. Glad to see you never gave up the dream!

[@jeffpope7811]

LOVE the water recycling & solar panels! Well Done 👏 ✔

[@carrieannmcleod5219]

I love his channel. Really appreciate all the gardening tips. Any urban homestead reminds me of one of my favorite British sitcom from the '70's, "Good Neighbors/Good Life. "

[@discombobulatedfishbowl7548]

You did a really good job making it look nice and organized in the middle of a neighborhood. I appreciate that.

[@derekanders1]

I absolutely love it. If more people got involved planted their own veggies etc it would make such a difference. So refreshing. Thankyou

[@sandraw.8212]

You have done an amazing job. I wish I was not disabled and a bit younger, I would love to grow my own food and tend to it myself and share it with others. Keep up the amazing work, not to mention the beauty of your garden. God bless you. ❤😊

[@mhindee7719]

this really inspires me. wanna have a yard like that too. full of fruits and veggies. would really love that! love your yard! from plants to water to chickens 😍

[@elsajanzon421]

Very cool! Just a question- do you filter the laundry water in any way before watering with it, or do you just use a more ecofriendly washing liquid?

[@katarinaphelan4959]

You can make your own laundry detergent pretty easily 😁

[@sapphiregold4195]

He uses a eco-friendly and biodegradable deterget. He also has an eco-friendly and biodegradable soap for his outdoor shower.

[@brendacraine4948]

I’m impressed! Especially love how you’re reusing water! And it all looks great! Congratulations 🎉

[@lordjaashin]

wouldn't soapy shower water raise soil alkalinity if he's re using it for his front yard?

[@rockjockchick]

@@lordjaashin depends on the soap you use, but you can balance it with other fertilizers.

[@Polarisian.]

Sustainable living!!❤❤❤. People should learn more about these type of matter and you in fact is a great help for popularizing this type of idea.

[@annjean8709]

Congratulations on your magnificent accomplishments!!🎉🎉 You are a genius! 👏🏾

[@LB-lx2tf]

You've created a perfect homestead. It's not only functional, it's absolutely beautiful! We should all have the same or similar goal because none of us knows how critical self-sustenance will be in the days to come. Thank you for sharing your achievement with us. I see that many people liked your video and I hope that they have been inspired also. Please keep sharing 😊.

[@macane6343]

Wait until Democrats take full control he will be taxed like never before 😂😂😂

[@GreenGorgeousness]

It's breathtaking. You're inspiring.

[@bandhariwickette]

You're killin' it bro!! So proud of you~!

[@amandaschroeder799]

I'm jealous!!!! Front yard, a mini park, with a plum tree and black raspberries. Back yard, more berries! I have horrible soil, so this year, we're doing raised beds. With us both working full time, it's a challenge!!!! We do have many organic local growers I can get established plants to start. I'm also in SWPA, so can't grow the dragon fruit! We do have a lemon and lime tree in pots! Working on the gray water system!!! Happy Gardening! Thanks for all the tips!!!!❤❤

[@pickleslabs]

Wowie, it’s been two years already?? What an amazing line of accomplishments! Nice work, Kevin.

[@MokeZone]

Me choking on my bite of brunch: " L.. LAUNDRY water, watering your plants!?"

[@LibraryAce]

He has a great video about safely using "grey water" like laundry and shower including specific soaps that are safe + eco friendly even if you aren't using it to water your food.

[@jamiecarpenter2576]

You are so inspiring. I got my first house in 2021, and in Virginia. It has been a hard learning curve for me as a Sonora Desert native, but your channel has helped me for the last 2 years :) thank you!!!!

[@stevenwilliams8550]

Awesome. This is phenomenal. My dream yard. I absolutely love the fruit trees.

[@quietone748]

I was waiting for you to say something about how the town objected to you using your front yard to grow food. Most towns only allow grass yards in the front of houses. I love your food garden!

[@rockjockchick]

Look up your local laws. Also, there is always flower pots to grow at least a little! :)

[@rofree2470]

@quietone748 exactly! Not only did the city come out and give me a ticket, but the neighbors were stealing the produce!

[@fe4rlexxv249]

I don't think this is overkill at all and I think you should turn this into your business to do this for whomever wants this done. This is freaking amazing

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Wonderful. My last rental had 27 fruit trees. I LOVED IT! The landlord was so happy i properly pruned and managed the trees and shared the fruit. Your garden is beautiful. Try making a food forest next, and look up companion planting ❤

[@sweetjammzz200]

You should and probably are so proud of yourself. The yards look great.

[@wesleywright6458]

This is my dream. I tell anyone, I want to buy a house, so I can get solar, plant a garden and a fruit orchard. Yours is beautiful, I’m obsessed with the water feature and the outdoor shower.

[@coolcutsgal2]

I love it! There is an urban garden in Pasadena that feed and entertains people once a week for a fee and then they sell all of their vegetables to the local restaurant businesses that are all small and cozy with a limited menu. These folks have been in business for decades i think they came from New Zealand via Hawaii. It's very do-able!

[@livinghomosapien123]

I'm amazed at how quickly you did all these, it is so organized, I'm literally taking lessons from you to organize my future house like this😂💜

[@pennyscott4474]

How awesome! That place has been transformed!!!

[@ezra5629]

Omg this is nice asf I wish every house in America was like this

[@Nedula007]

I love it!!!! More people should do urban gardening. Keep up the good work! I was very impressed with your water supply, talk about forward thinking! Good work man!

[@LMM761]

Good for you, looks great , hopefully you’re zoned for it

[@ramonalisa8546]

Your excellence is appreciated!❤

[@delmadehoyos1946]

Your homestead is amazing!!! You have put in so much work and love into your garden. I just love yall's videos!!! Pls keep them coming; they are very informative and uplifting. Thanks Kevin!

[@PrairieDogFan]

I love gardens I’ve always wanted my own garden to maintain and this is very nice and inspirational

[@lunarcorpse]

I want to have my own garden too. I just hope that I don't have my mother's knack of killing all her plants because she forgot they exist.

[@abbyarbi100]

Would you show me how you plan the flowing water pond design?

[@rockjockchick]

@@abbyarbi100 he has a video on that.

[@rockjockchick]

@@lunarcorpse right. I have to have everything on timers.

[@Hot4Thot]

I've enjoyed your videos, hope you make more. I bought my first house 18 months ago, the veggie garden was one of my first projects

[@lightbeu]

Very proud of you. You did a phenomenal job! Pay yourself on the back from me. Job well done!

[@kelpcookies]

OMG I was visiting CA over winter break, and I saw you at Walmart, and I could not for the life of me remember where I saw you from and it was killing me!!! it’s from these videos! Amazing work

[@vargasmento2694]

You've done very well Sir..give yourself an A+ keep up the amazing work... thank you for sharing this with us

[@JohannaTeresa96]

This is so genius and efficient. I so love this!! Not only are you sustaining yourself by creating your own small homestead with fruits, veggies and eggs etc but your also recycling your water and making free energy with solar panels, it’s genius. This is the future people. And everyone should be doing this. And as for the chickens, yeah they can smell bad but if your keeping it clean and on top of them, your fine. All this should be allowed in all HOAs. Ofcourse as long as homeowners are keeping things clean and organized, there should never be an issue when a homeowner wants to better himself and the planet. ❤ it’s in our right 💪🏼

[@madhuris1420]

I would love to have neighbours like you.

[@kelleydeclue4100]

It's fabulous and I am proud of you for being environmentally cautious, thanks for sharing your story.

[@billwilliams9362]

Enviromently cautious. 🤔 i think he just made it go right .

[@candace8167]

That’s craaazy! ❤😂 I so remember discovering you with the “bare” yard😂😂😂time goes by so fast! My goodness! Love watching you ❤❤❤

[@angelaballard3929]

Not overkill at all! Wonderful! Thanks for showing how it all works

[@DucktorQuackers]

man really is living the dream

[@gardengirl694]

I’ve been following you all this time and this is not overkill at all! It’s gorgeous, and I’m always in awe at your ideas and follow through

[@fantasticfamily5004]

I’m impressed the most ingenious creative use of space. Bravo.👏🏼

[@Baloney108]

You make me dream violently 😂 Your project is incredible. Thank you ❤️

[@lovehealthmarket]

you’re truly loving the dream!! i wonder if you know how many people you’ve inspired. 🥺 thank you for all that you’ve done and shared with us throughout the years💚💚💚

[@mssixty3426]

I remember when you showed the house before you moved in, it doesn't seem as long as two years already, even though I've been watching the progress - very inspiring, thank you for sharing!